A Son Of Africa Pursuing His Dream In Hollywood

Born to a Sierra Leonean father and a Ghanaian mother, Idris Elba is one of Africa's best heads in the Hollywood film-making world.

Nigeria: Idris Elba, Africa's Son in Hollywood

Leadership, 13 October 2012

It is hard to come across a member of the top brass in Hollywood, who has not heard the name Idris Elba. read more »

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Nigeria: Idris Elba to Play Nelson Mandela in New Biopic

Leadership, 20 March 2012

It looks as if actor Idris Elba has just scored his dream role of playing Nelson Mandela in the biopic Long Walk To Freedom now that the project has been green lit for production. read more »
Africa: Idris Elba Shines in 'Legacy' (column)

allAfrica.com, 15 March 2011

One of the most outstanding films at this year's Pan African Film Festival was Legacy by Nigerian/British filmmaker Thomas Ikimi. It tells the story of Malcolm Gray, a former ... read more »

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